They say that it is impossible to enter the same river twice. What about the company you worked for before? Is it possible to quit, and then return to the previous team without loss?
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Leaving go?
Imagine: you seem to be successfully working in a company. At the same time, as it always happens, something you like, but something causes rejection. For example, a good team, but uninteresting tasks. Or a boss with a difficult character, but a high salary. And suddenly you are invited to a new job - they promise growth prospects, good income, an excellent team and other joys of office life. Upon reflection, you write a letter of resignation, say goodbye to colleagues - and go, to new achievements! However, in a month it will become clear that the promised golden mountains have nothing to do with reality. And you recall with sadness the previous workplace - it turns out that it was not so bad there ... Is it possible to return to the company where you worked before? And most importantly - is it worth it?
Specialists have different attitudes toward returning to an old job after a break. According to a survey conducted by the Research Center for the Recruitment Portal Superjob.ru, 23% of Russians are ready to return to their previous jobs if they offer a higher salary, 14% if they offer a higher position, 13% if they change their leadership at the old job. Another 8% of respondents will try to come to the team a second time if they offer a convenient work schedule or improve working conditions in the old place. 4% of only economically active Russians are happy to return without any conditions, as many respondents would have made such a decision after a long and unsuccessful search for a new job. But 21% of respondents will not come to their old place under any circumstances.
Employers also ambiguously evaluate the possibility of re-employment in the company. On the one hand, a specialist who is well acquainted with the specifics of the work will not lose time on adaptation, but will immediately begin to work. On the other hand, managers doubt the loyalty of the “prodigal sons" - who knows how long such an employee will work this time, will he leave the company at the most inopportune moment?
When can I return
How to understand whether to return to a previous job? Review the reasons you left the company and see if the situation has changed now. If the reasons for your dissatisfaction are not eliminated - returning, most likely, will turn out to be a step back in the career plan.
For example, if a PR specialist quit due to the impossibility (at that time) of career growth, and a couple of years later a former boss invites him to the position of PR director (the company expanded and the employee gained experience elsewhere), then this offer can be evaluate along with other employment options and make a decision. In the event of a return, the new PR director will have certain advantages - knowledge of the company's products, market, people (although the team could have been updated during this time). At the same time, his joining the company will not be a step backwards - he is returning to a higher position.
Another thing is if an employee, having left the company, for example, due to insufficient salary, was not able to realize his salary ambitions in other places. Returning to the previous place (with the same salary) in this case, most likely, will be perceived by colleagues as a defeat, even if the manager himself invited a specialist to work. Can a “defeatist” count on a serious career in the company? Hardly. “The prodigal son has returned,” it is likely that his colleagues will repeatedly wash his bones.
It happens that employees quit due to problems in the team or poor relations with their superiors. It is worth returning to the old place only if the organization has changed its leader and a significant part of the team. Otherwise, instead of professional development, you will again solve the problems of relationships in the team.
Sometimes, the return of a former employee who knows the business of the company well and has gained new experience on the side can be very beneficial for the company. A new look at problems, combined with detailed knowledge of the situation, can work wonders.
If you have received a proposal to return to your old job (or if you yourself are thinking of addressing this issue to the former leader), do not rush to make a decision. It is best to evaluate future-former work versus other job opportunities. Will return allow me to develop professionally? Will the work tasks be interesting? Are you satisfied with the compensation package and the location of the company? What will be the relationship with the team? Honest answers to these questions will help you do what is best for your career.
Proper dismissal
However, not every specialist has ever received an invitation to return from a former manager. As a rule, those employees who do not burn bridges upon dismissal have the opportunity of re-employment in the same company. After all, the professional world only seems large - in fact, it is quite narrow.
Having decided to leave the company, do not rush to express to your employees and superiors everything that has become boiling and painful. Instead of the emotional “You tired me of your intrigues!” Say: “Thank you, your work taught me to better understand people.” Be diplomatic - it is possible that you will have to meet with former colleagues more than once. Thank colleagues for their cooperation and help in difficult times, arrange a tea party on the occasion of your departure, if the team has such a tradition. Remember: proper dismissal is just as important for a career as proper employment.
To make the right decision, read Superjob.ru recommendations.
Leaving go?
Imagine: you seem to be successfully working in a company. At the same time, as it always happens, something you like, but something causes rejection. For example, a good team, but uninteresting tasks. Or a boss with a difficult character, but a high salary. And suddenly you are invited to a new job - they promise growth prospects, good income, an excellent team and other joys of office life. Upon reflection, you write a letter of resignation, say goodbye to colleagues - and go, to new achievements! However, in a month it will become clear that the promised golden mountains have nothing to do with reality. And you recall with sadness the previous workplace - it turns out that it was not so bad there ... Is it possible to return to the company where you worked before? And most importantly - is it worth it?
Specialists have different attitudes toward returning to an old job after a break. According to a survey conducted by the Research Center for the Recruitment Portal Superjob.ru, 23% of Russians are ready to return to their previous jobs if they offer a higher salary, 14% if they offer a higher position, 13% if they change their leadership at the old job. Another 8% of respondents will try to come to the team a second time if they offer a convenient work schedule or improve working conditions in the old place. 4% of only economically active Russians are happy to return without any conditions, as many respondents would have made such a decision after a long and unsuccessful search for a new job. But 21% of respondents will not come to their old place under any circumstances.
Employers also ambiguously evaluate the possibility of re-employment in the company. On the one hand, a specialist who is well acquainted with the specifics of the work will not lose time on adaptation, but will immediately begin to work. On the other hand, managers doubt the loyalty of the “prodigal sons" - who knows how long such an employee will work this time, will he leave the company at the most inopportune moment?
When can I return
How to understand whether to return to a previous job? Review the reasons you left the company and see if the situation has changed now. If the reasons for your dissatisfaction are not eliminated - returning, most likely, will turn out to be a step back in the career plan.
For example, if a PR specialist quit due to the impossibility (at that time) of career growth, and a couple of years later a former boss invites him to the position of PR director (the company expanded and the employee gained experience elsewhere), then this offer can be evaluate along with other employment options and make a decision. In the event of a return, the new PR director will have certain advantages - knowledge of the company's products, market, people (although the team could have been updated during this time). At the same time, his joining the company will not be a step backwards - he is returning to a higher position.
Another thing is if an employee, having left the company, for example, due to insufficient salary, was not able to realize his salary ambitions in other places. Returning to the previous place (with the same salary) in this case, most likely, will be perceived by colleagues as a defeat, even if the manager himself invited a specialist to work. Can a “defeatist” count on a serious career in the company? Hardly. “The prodigal son has returned,” it is likely that his colleagues will repeatedly wash his bones.
It happens that employees quit due to problems in the team or poor relations with their superiors. It is worth returning to the old place only if the organization has changed its leader and a significant part of the team. Otherwise, instead of professional development, you will again solve the problems of relationships in the team.
Sometimes, the return of a former employee who knows the business of the company well and has gained new experience on the side can be very beneficial for the company. A new look at problems, combined with detailed knowledge of the situation, can work wonders.
If you have received a proposal to return to your old job (or if you yourself are thinking of addressing this issue to the former leader), do not rush to make a decision. It is best to evaluate future-former work versus other job opportunities. Will return allow me to develop professionally? Will the work tasks be interesting? Are you satisfied with the compensation package and the location of the company? What will be the relationship with the team? Honest answers to these questions will help you do what is best for your career.
Proper dismissal
However, not every specialist has ever received an invitation to return from a former manager. As a rule, those employees who do not burn bridges upon dismissal have the opportunity of re-employment in the same company. After all, the professional world only seems large - in fact, it is quite narrow.
Having decided to leave the company, do not rush to express to your employees and superiors everything that has become boiling and painful. Instead of the emotional “You tired me of your intrigues!” Say: “Thank you, your work taught me to better understand people.” Be diplomatic - it is possible that you will have to meet with former colleagues more than once. Thank colleagues for their cooperation and help in difficult times, arrange a tea party on the occasion of your departure, if the team has such a tradition. Remember: proper dismissal is just as important for a career as proper employment.
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